12 h. ago John Swinney leads tributes after Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84

Sir Tom, who founded the garage chain Kwik Fit, died at his Edinburgh home on Friday.

Events

13 h. ago John Swinney leads tributes to Sir Tom Farmer after 'outstanding' businessman's death

John Swinney paid an emotional tribute to Sir Tom Farmer after the businessman's death at the age of 84.

Events

15 h. ago Sir Tom Farmer death: Family confirm Kwik Fit founder has passed away

Sir Tom often credited his wife for his business success

Society

15 h. ago Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer has died age 84, family says

Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer has died at the age of 84, his family has announced.

Society

15 h. ago Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84: Kwik Fit founder's family shares emotional tribute after man who built £1bn tyre chain passes away peacefully at home

One of Scotland's most successful businessmen and the founder of the famous Kwik Fit garage chain has died at the age of 84.

Society

66 h. ago Stephen Flynn denies SNP leadership bid as he praises John Swinney as 'best politician in Scotland'

Flynn is standing for Holyrood next year and is expected to quit Westminster soon after.

Politics

3 d. ago Five more years of Swinney would be ‘catastrophic’ for Scotland, Findlay warns

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay hit out at both the Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a speech.

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4 d. ago SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’

Politics

5 d. ago 'Very real possibility' Nigel Farage will be next UK Prime Minister, claims rival

When asked if Reform UK leader Nigel Farage could be Prime Minster, SNP leader John Swinney said that he thinks 'it is very real possibility that that could happen'

Politics

1 week ago SNP MSP wants John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon to say sorry to transgender people after Supreme Court ruling

Apologies have been demanded from First Minister John Swinney and former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

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3 w. ago Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay rejects John Swinney's Reform rise summit

Russell Findlay and John Swinney have engaged in a war of words over the ‘far right’ summit planned for Wednesday

Politics

3 w. ago SNP Government missed chance to nationalise Grangemouth refinery five years ago, claims Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said John Swinney knew about issues at the plant five years ago but “took no right approach”.

Politics

3 w. ago John Swinney meets trade union leaders to discuss Donald Trump's tariffs carnage

The First Minister met business leaders the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) to discuss how to deal with the damage the US President is causing to the global economy.

Politics